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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,994.79, 56,975.60 and 14,604.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,994.79, 56,975.60 and 14,604.75 is: 21,900.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,994.79 : 56,975.60 = 14,604.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,994.79/56,975.60 = 14,604.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,994.79x = 56,975.60 × 14,604.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,994.79x = 832,114,321.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,114,321.08/37,994.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,900.75

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